SPEAKERS

HOLGER SCHULZE-EHRING Principal / Büro Ehring

Holger Schulze-Ehring has over 20 years of structural and architectural design experience, with a focus on long-span, lightweight and specialty structures. He founded Büro Ehring in 2016, after a long tenure at Santiago Calatrava Architects & Engineers, and has continuously worked on landmark projects world-wide, including in the United States and Europe.

DON SEMPLE Partner / Krueck Sexton Partners

Don Semple joined the Krueck Sexton Partners upon graduating from the College of Architecture at Kansas State University in 2006. As part of his education, he spent time studying abroad in Finland. A few of the notable projects he’s worked on include the Spertus Institute, 1100 First Street, 1730 Pennsylvania Avenue, Chicago Children’s Museum at Grant Park, Eisenhower Memorial competition, and the GSA Federal Office Building in Florida. Currently Don is working on projects for the Department of State, and the renovation of Franklin Center Lobby.

ILKAY C. STANDARD President / Willis Construction

Ilkay Can-Standard is an architectural technologist and founder of GENx Design and Technology, a modern innovation hub committed to leading the 4th Industrial Revolution at a global scale. With 15 years of experience in the AEC industry, Ilkay has managed projects that required the most advanced use of technologies in seven different countries. GENx teams focus on diminishing the gaps in the AEC industry and helping stakeholders achieve intended budgets, timelines, and sustainability objectives through the integration of advanced technologies to project management. In addition to advancing Building Information Modeling (BIM) experience in high-rise and large-scale projects, her team is leading Generative Design and Automation through CATIA and 3DS Platforms.

MARISSA SWEIG-TRIGGER Associate Principal / Ennead

Marissa Sweig Trigger is an Associate Principal at Ennead Architects with over 20 years of experience working across typologies, particularly on delivering transformative architectural solutions for academic, cultural, and institutional institutions. Some of her notable projects include NYU Medical Center and

The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University. Marissa is highly proficient in facilitating communication between the team and the Owner during a project’s programming, planning, and design phases.

Charles Thompson

Associate Principal / CetraRuddy

Charles Thomson, AIA, LEED AP is an Associate Principal at CetraRuddy, having joined the firm in 2013. He has led a diverse range of projects, including multifamily housing, education, and workplaces. Highlights of his portfolio include Rose Hill, a 45-story residential condominium on East 29th Street; 412 West 15th Street, an 18-story commercial building in the Meatpacking District; and Corporate Commons Three, a sustainable, mixed-use commercial building on Staten Island with a charter school, restaurant, and rooftop farm. Currently, Charles leads the design teams for 29-10 Northern Boulevard and 77 Commercial Street –two high-rise residential rental projects in New York City.

Danielle Tyson

Architectural Design Manager / Guardian Glass

Danielle Tyson is the Architectural Design Manager covering the New York City area for Guardian Glass. In her current position she works directly with design professionals to assist with project review and provide guidance on glass and glazing selections for large commercial project work to ensure building envelope enclosures meet all aesthetic and performance requirements. Danielle has worked for Guardian for six years and has developed a strong passion for enhancing facade design. During that time, she has conducted hundreds of consultations on glass selection including bird friendly glass fundamentals and solutions..

Rufei Wang

Associate / Atelier Ten

As an associate at Atelier Ten, Rufei is an expert in daylighting and glare analysis, facade optimization, natural ventilation, and thermal comfort analysis. She leads the integrative design process, ensuring sustainability is incorporated into each project from the early stages. Rufei has led the sustainability vision for ambitious projects like the Wellesley Science Center Addition, in which the team exceeded the project’s initial goal of Gold and earned LEED Platinum. Her other high-profile projects include the Obama Presidential Center, the Net-Zero Targeted Kihei High School, and the L’Oreal Research & Innovation One Campus.

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JESSE WILKS Associate / KSS Architects

Jesse Wilks, AIA is an Associate at KSS Architects. In his experience guiding complex projects through construction documentation and construction administration, combined with his strong interest in fabrication and craft, he focuses on elevating KSS’ work through the lens of tectonics. Recent projects include the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University and numerous K-12 schools in the Philadelphia and New York regions.

JOHN ZIMMER Director / Fogarty Finger

John has been a practicing architect for over 20 years. He combines a passion for design with a deep knowledge of construction technologies, building codes, and project management. A graduate of Cornell University, John spent the early part of his career in San Francisco. He later moved on to work for larger New York City-based architecture firms and owned a small practice. In addition to his work experience, John has taught a senior-level design studio at Cornell and has been a guest design critic at both Cornell and Parsons.

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